Birds – CUTETROPOLIS

Links: Now Hear This

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike11 Comments

A hedgehog looks at you

So don’t talk smack behind my pointy back.

Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range

BBC, via Karen P.

Guy Rescues Random Kitten And Turns Into Ultimate Cat Dad

The Dodo / YouTube, via Skimpy

Live stream of world’s fattest parrot and her chicks captivates New Zealand

The Guardian, via NTMTOM

And finally: Balloonatic

If your travel plans are up in the air, keep your spirits aloft. (via Andrew Y.)

This is Charlotte. While everyone’s losing their minds over delayed flights and tiny seats, this Jack Russell snagged a blue balloon at the airport and turned the terminal into her own racetrack. Pure zoomie chaos in the best way on Red Bull levels. pic.twitter.com/v8WbxBxT33
— Puppies 🐶 (@Puppieslover) March 4, 2026

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Links: Seal of Approval

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike10 Comments

A seal pokes its head out of the water

Wild seal keeps showing up to have weekly playdates with dog

GeoBeats / YouTube, via Karen F.

Meet Alfie, The Internet’s Favourite Alpaca From South Australia

ScoopWhoop, via Karen F.

Owl rescued in Massachusetts becomes internet sensation

CBS News, via Karen F.

Runaway Tortoise’s Great Escape and Slow-Speed Chase

People, via NTMTOM

Wild Marten Acts Like A Clingy Kitten Around This Lady

Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9

And finally: Egg-cited

Elizabeth G. found storks who just had a visit from, uh… a completely different stork.

A camera captures a pair of storks celebrating the arrival of their very first egg in the nest. pic.twitter.com/VThTRKzVrd
— Earth (@earthcurated) March 7, 2026

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Links: Pairing Penguins Pick a Pack of Painted Pebbles

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike16 Comments

A penguin that holds a painted rock in its beak, selected from a large pile of painted rocks behind it.

Cost me two months’ salary, but she’s worth it.

Penguins pick breeding pebbles painted by kids in the hospital

Mercury News, via Andrew Y.

Who adopted who here?

Adopted Rescue Pets Who Are Learning The Meaning Of “Home”

Bored Panda, via Andrew Y.

What a sweet smile!

They Save a Cat From the Streets and Watch Him Shine

Love Meow, via Andrew Y.

And finally: Tabby Tools

Dana D. found a repair technician who works for kibble.

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Fuku’s Famous Flop

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Not That Mike The Other Mike2 Comments

When you’re a pampered bunny like Fuku, life is pretty simple: Eat, flop, repeat.

A rabbit with tan fur and white belly lies on its side.

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